TECHNICAL
&
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Battery Connections for Electric Starter
(QXE2
type only)
Use a 12-volt battery
with
an ampere-hour rating of
at
least 18 Ah.
Be careful not to connect the battery
in
reverse polarity, as this
will
short circuit the battery charging system. Always connect the positive
(+)
battery cable to the battery terminal before connecting the
1
negative
(-)
battery cable, so your tools cannot cause
a
short circuit
if
they touch a grounded part while tightening the positive
(+)
battery
cable end.
A battery can explode if you do not
follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and
smoking materials away from the
battery.
1.
Connect the battery positive
(+)
cable to the starter solenoid
2. Connect the battery negative
(-1
cable to an engine mounting bolt,
3.
Connect the battery positive
(+)
cable to the battery positive
(+)
4.
Connect the battery negative
(-)
cable to the battery negative
(-)
5.
Coat the terminals and cable ends
with
grease.
terminal as shown.
frame bolt, or other good engine ground connection.
terminal as shown.
terminal as shown.
NEGATIVE
(-
1
BATTERY
CABLE STARTER
SOLENOID
'
POSITIVE
(+)
BATTERY CABLE
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